By Alice Adams This piece of creative writing was written by Alice Adams (FFE 2024-25) for the 'Grand Tour' literary contest hosted by the Association of American College and University Programs in Italy. While it was not recognized as the prize winner, it received a participatory honor. It is a beautifully written reflection on the... Continue Reading →
By Sofie Esposito It was the first week of July in 2018 and I, twelve years old, was staying at my cousin’s house in South Jersey for a few days. It was the beginning of a brilliant, hot summer — just the right conditions for an excellent season of Jersey produce. One day while my... Continue Reading →
By Sofija Dudhia Cooking on my own in Florence started out as an adventure, full of new flavors and ingredients I’d never thought to use. But sometimes, I find myself crave something simple and familiar. When the chilly evening air starts creeping in and the night falls earlier every day, there’s one family meal that... Continue Reading →
By Marlise Hyde For me cooking has always meant one thing, time with my dad. I was his shadow in the kitchen: always looking at what spices he used, how he handled the knives, etc. My nickname was even “his little sous chef.” And there was no other time when this was more apparent than... Continue Reading →
By Masha Subbotina I imagined what it would be like to be born in a country where they don’t eat soups, I would never have known what borscht is.Good thing I was born in Russia, and all I’ll never know is what human rights are. I decided to start this blog with a funny little... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams As the summer heat sets in, we are preparing to draw to a close our year in Florence. Some of us will return next year, and others will not. Some of us will go straight home to the lives we have missed and others will continue pursuing adventure in the European summer.... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams This April, nine first-year Marist Italy students traveled to London, England, to attend the Student Global Leadership Conference hosted by the Foundation for International Education (FIE). The students, selected through an essay contest, were Sofija Dudhia, Mia Boyd, Lynzee Zriebiec, Samantha Inciarte, Isabella Tuttolomondo, Rosa Benders, Sascha Hsin, Troy Tucker, and myself,... Continue Reading →
By Kate Krehel "We students love to branch out every weekend to explore every corner of Europe, but often amidst our excitement we forget about the consequences to our climate and Earth." On February 12th, students gathered at the Marist Italy office to attend a Sustainability Workshop. An expert from Alethea Global, an international cooperative... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams and Marisa Garreffa The first year abroad experience is filled with different firsts for everyone; for some, it’s the first time living away from home, for others, the first time traveling abroad, and for nearly everyone, the first year of college. And now, it’s time for the first thoughts of what it... Continue Reading →
By Alice Adams and the Marist Italy Staff Happy holidays, Red Foxes! The Marist Italy office sends its absolute best from Florence, wishing you days of toasty fireplaces, fresh meals, religious fulfillment, time with loved ones, and whatever else your holiday season entails. To all, we hope these holidays are filled with joyful memories shared... Continue Reading →
